How to install quick release front wheel on bicycle

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[@brokenblade2029]

This video is 12yrs old and Im only learning this, thank you. Really needed my front wheel fix

[@bikesonline]

Glad you got it!

[@jamesacott1485]

Thank you kind sir I thought I would of had to take my bike to Halfords lmao

[@halo20678]

Dont do that you would of got charged anywhere 100 to 150

[@Taylornoos]

You are not alone 😂

[@bikesonline]

the springs should be rotated, with the small side facing in. That way the fork tips fit on to the threaded axle. The springs are not essential, they are there to simply centre the skewer in the wheel making it easier to fit. Hope that helps.

[@DougieL]

Be great if you showed exactly where the forks meet the axle and where the springs sit. It's unclear in your video?

[@DougieL]

This video clearly shows where the springs sit. Fyi, (re so many questions about this. You guys shoukd do a video, it will get you further engagement...) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWmrm3mlnL-YopY Plus clearly show how disc fits in caliper.

[@dcvRecord]

Why didnt you grease the axle?

[@nathanielhowell1649]

This was very helpful, we locked the front brakes and had no idea how to get the disc in it

[@booksunwalker5051]

Perfection, thanks for the quick and to the point video!

[@bikesonline]

Glad it helped!

[@АртёмАбросимов-э9л]

thank you bro, you just help me in 1 min

[@jubs1533]

I thought you had to pull the skewer all the way out each time. I wish I'd seen this video when I first got my bike - I'd have saved myself a load of aggro getting the wheel back on!

[@bikesonline]

Hahaha we've all made that mistake at some point in our lives. Now you know the best way! Glad we could help!

[@zoraizzia958]

same boat man wheel wasn't able to take the wheeel off so I just took the quick release out 😐🗿

[@marcuscoffey9535]

THANK YOU 😊

[@alistairmacrae4870]

Got it..tighten the nut first of all, then the lever upwards in line with frame

[@canisrah]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@bikesonline]

You're welcome!

[@bikesonline]

Hi Craig, you would need a new axle and possibly hub too. Probably the best bet would be to buy a new wheel unfortunately.

[@bikesonline]

John unfortunately you cant, as you will have a solid axle on your nutted hub. With a quick release the axle is hollow so the skewer can go through it.

[@chrisbewrx]

Thanks mate 👍

[@mikestirewalt5193]

It still looks like the fork will smush the springs that are caught between the fork cutout and the axle! I'm reading here that the springs aren't essential but I want to do things right. Smushing the springs doesn't seem right. Does everyone just not care about smushing the spring? Why not? The springs are there for a reason so why smush them? Puzzled.

[@bikesonline]

Mike, The forks sit on the threaded axle that only protude slightly from the hub. The springs are conical shaped so the smaller part should face the wheel. The Quick release lever then clamps the forks onto the wheel. Hope that helps.

[@BFArch0n]

+Mike Stewart Was thinking the same exact stuff, amazed no one addresses this in their videos.

[@goldenseal50]

That did not help at all

[@borisschneider9371]

Yes. but where is the spring in the end??? Between the fork and the nut or between the fork and the part that holds the spokes???

[@defyaim2844]

you dont need the springs did you say?? because i only have 1

[@545future6]

yes

[@TONB4]

Thank you so much bro

[@bikesonline]

No problem!

[@DarkStar-wu9nq]

I had both springs on the release side for a week

[@bikesonline]

haha! it happens.

[@minizeus785]

Thank you

[@bikesonline]

You're welcome

[@sherzar]

When i install the wheel , disc brake pad touch the wheel disc . What should I do?

[@bikesonline]

You can adjust the position of the caliper to make sure the pads are clear. Loosen the caliper mounting points, adjust position, and retighten. Cheers!

[@dmytrodemydenko]

does it matter which sides left or right it should be installed? I mean that clamping valve should be right or left?

[@bikesonline]

We always advise having the lever on the opposite side of the rotor on the front, but opposite side of the cassette on the rear. Just keeps it out of the way from the most busy areas of the bike.

[@bikesonline]

***** the fork sits on the axle, not on the skewer or spring. The best way to see how it works is to remove the skewer all together and then you can see where it sits. Cheers

[@jamesflemon6975]

I have a merax fitness road bike how to install a quick release on the back wheel

[@goldenseal50]

dude it sits on the spring. Or else the bicycle shop gave me the wrong wheel

[@AhmedAdly11]

I made mine too loose and my wheel went wobbly... Don't see why that happened. Then I made it way too tight and the fork actually got closer to the wheel on one side. I will try this approach and see what happens

[@bikesonline]

Good luck! We are sure you can get it sorted!

[@AhmedAdly11]

@@bikesonline It is hilarious that I didn't get this first off. I have been working on 100ft wooden boats my whole life where we jury Rig everything. Shows how important this kind of video is

[@hajra7049]

Hi, after attaching my front wheel, it doesn't align with the handle,how do I control it with the handles, what have I done wrong :(

[@bikesonline]

Check out this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqKVfYGbfa2hqZY

[@nathanmassey9680]

I tightened it as much as I could the lever was hard to push in and when I did this the wheels still was loose. Any ideas why

[@bikesonline]

Perhaps your hub has cup and cone bearings that need to be tightened!

[@UTube4Dawn]

My bike wheel doesn’t seem to have a hole to put the quick release stick through. Completely stumped as it came with a quick release and the bike manual gives no instructions other than to say to put the quick release in on this step. But no hole!

[@bikesonline]

Hope you got it sorted!

[@DrRyan82994]

I'm dumb I really didn't think it would go through the hub and I tried to take it off. I'm still frustrated how hard it is to do that even though I don't have to lol

[@bikesonline]

Sorry about your frustration!

[@freeone1545]

Thanks man

[@bikesonline]

Thank YOU!

[@rabbithcr2887]

Thanks

[@bikesonline]

No problem!

[@josemaria7700]

Valeu a demostracao

[@bikesonline]

😎

[@PomskieSaints91]

Thanks sir!

[@bikesonline]

You're so welcome!

[@philrichmond7567]

The actual centre threaded bolt but is short. I had to ask a friend to squeeze the forks inwards so I could get the wheel on. Is this right?

[@bikesonline]

Make sure that the lever is open before trying to install it and that the nut only has a couple of turns on it before putting the wheel in the drop outs.

[@philrichmond7567]

I have done exactly that. Thanks for your help

[@bikesonline]

no problems, glad to help.

[@hossain457]

can wheelie be done with this quick release in front wheel? 🤔🤔🤔

[@bikesonline]

as long as its secure!

[@Kumar-nx5ly]

Can I replace regular one with these quick release for front wheel?

[@bikesonline]

Depends on the bike you're riding!

[@CLuTcHxDeVouR]

I took off my GT mountain bike rear wheel, and after putting it back on, the brake pads rub against the rim, but only on one side...any suggestions to fix?

[@bikesonline]

Make sure you put the wheel back in the frame with the bike upright, that ensures that the axle sit securely into the drop outs. That should probably solve it. If not loosen the caliper bolts, centre the caliper and you should be good to go. We have some additional videos which can help with this.

[@Dan-hd8ud]

I only have one spring. Can I still safely ride my bike?

[@bikesonline]

We recommend using two springs as this centers the skewer and ensures equal distribution of the clamping force.

[@DrXenoz34]

What happends If you only put 1 spring on????

[@bikesonline]

The axle will not perfectly index itself upon release. It's not ideal to be missing a spring!

[@retroonhisbikes]

I prefer to up end the bike before removing wheels.

[@bikesonline]

That is also a good option to install or remove wheels from a bicycle, as it creates a temporary bike stand so you don't need to lift the bike off the ground or balance it. The only downside to turning the bike upside down is that you might scratch/damage the grips and/or the saddle, not ideal on a brand new bike. Thanks for your input :)

[@robot-he6nq]

Is the release supposed to be able to rotate?

[@bikesonline]

Yes, the quick release spins free in the hub. Does this help?

[@rereedscarce3708]

Yes when it is not engaged. When the nut side is properly tightened, and the lever is actuated, no, it should not rotate, it should be very solid, totally fixed, so tight you simply will never be able to pull it out.

[@bikesonline]

@@rereedscarce3708 Thanks mate! That's spot on! Good stuff!

[@imaginezgaming6382]

How do I release the guard rod

[@bikesonline]

Can you explain what you mean by guard rod?

[@philrichmond7567]

does the lever have to be on the disc side?

[@bikesonline]

Hi Philip, Mechanically it makes no difference. And really in some ways it is better to have it on the lever on the other side of the disc. However tradition, and the fact that the rear wheel lever is on the left due to the derailleur being on the right, has dictated it being on the left.

[@philrichmond7567]

So there's really no law as to which side it goes as long as it's a tight fit and fit for purpose?

[@bikesonline]

thats correct

[@silenthill4]

what the hell do you do with the quick release after it's tightened?!

[@bikesonline]

+kinerry you just leave it in place. The black lever you see in the video is done so it will stay locked and in place whilst you ride your bike.

[@floydian_4221]

I have been trying to install the trye back and liver was on right side,how stupid of me to be doing it wrong way

[@bikesonline]

It has happened to all of us at some point ahahah Hope everything is working well now! Happy riding!

[@floydian_4221]

No I was doing it right,I was cleaning the bike and I dissembled the front wheel,now after cleaning ,the lock lever of my bike has to be on the right side of bike,but it couldn't close after trying again and again,went to mechanic and he did it in 5 seconds. The disk brake was locking the wheel as it wasn't fit in proper way,he said the other side of quick release (the plastic closer nut on the other end of lock liver or say quick release) has to put a bit loose to fit the lock lever property

[@bikesonline]

@@floydian_4221 Ohh okay, I understand now. Happy you got it sorted!

[@zeke9330]

I dont have a hole that i can insert it

[@bikesonline]

Uh oh! Hope you got it sorted!

[@westcoastoutdoors2985]

When I went to reinstall my wheel my brake pads were stuck together and I don't know how to get them apart so I can fit the disc into the brake. If anyone could help me that would be great... Thanks

[@bikesonline]

WestCoastOutdoorsBoy Assuming they are hydraulic brakes - use a screwdriver between the pads to lever them open. You wont damage the brake system.

[@billybillson2134]

My wheel hasn't got a hole to thread it through to the otherside..😮

[@bikesonline]

maybe there is something stuck in it?

[@billybillson2134]

@@bikesonline hi it's got one hole in one side and the other side on disc side looks like a plastic cap with no hole.. voodoo mountain bike it's bizarre 🫣 lol

[@billybillson2134]

@@bikesonline I've sorted it thanks the previous owner put the plastic cap on the wheel I've managed to take it off.. thanks for replying I appreciate it .🥰👊

[@mrparrotman03]

Great bike. Cummute to work

[@bikesonline]

It sure is!

[@eddiesunnyd3782]

What if I lose one of the springs would it affect anything

[@bikesonline]

They're to help center the axle. It's not ideal to lose them, but you can still make it work.

[@2acerbict]

My leaver won’t close ?! Good video tho

[@bikesonline]

Hi Alex, Maybe you tightened it too much? You don't want to ride your bike with a faulty quick release. Visit a local bike shop if you can't close the lever.

[@mpl1700]

all the videos show how to fix a front wheel, but never a rear wheel where it is the most complicated !

[@bikesonline]

The process is very similar. When doing a back wheel, you'll just have to also extend your derailleur and make sure the chain wraps around the cassette. Hope this helps!

[@defyaim2844]

my bike only came with one spring wtf

[@bikesonline]

Hi there. We do apologise for the inconvenience. If you purchased your bike from Bicycles Online Australia, please email [e-mail] to speak with our customer service team. The springs in the quick release are not critical for the functioning of the part. The only purpose of the springs it to centre the quick release on the hub and make for easier wheel installation. Once the wheel is installed, the springs serve no purpose at all and the bike is 100% OK to ride.

[@defyaim2844]

hi thanks for the reply no i brought a specialized pitch comp specialized website and the front wheel only had 1 spring i was just hoping the front wheel wasnt going to fall off at some point half way doing a jump

[@bikesonline]

@@defyaim2844 we understand your concern. As long as the Quick Release lever is properly secure, your wheel will not fall off because it's missing a spring. You can always try to stop by a local bike shop and ask if they have a QR spring laying around for you. There is no difference between left or right spring. This can be useful for you if you take the wheel of your bike often, to put the bike inside the car or in storage, otherwise we probably wouldn't bother. Cheers!

[@rereedscarce3708]

@@defyaim2844 They owe you a spring. It makes life easier, it's how it was designed to be used almost a hundred years ago. The springs are for keeping both sides of the clamping mechanism equally open while it is off the bike. With one spring, one side will be almost closed and the spring side will be _generously_ open. It's not a big deal, unless quality control is a problem. My reaction would be "what else was missed by the assembler?" That said though, your QR can hold the wheel every bit as well without the second spring.

[@defyaim2844]

@@rereedscarce3708 thank you for your message this was a good while back i ended up selling the bike

[@Huero510]

What if I only have one spring on the skewer? Can I still ride ?

[@bikesonline]

It's best to have them both, but if the skewer is tight and the wheel is secure you should be A-ok!

[@You-yt7xn]

Thank You

[@bikesonline]

No problem!